Chanticleer PearPyrus calleryana

One of many cultivars under P. calleryana, the Chanticleer pear stands out as one of the most profuse flowerers. It has a narrow, tailored appearance and tolerates many urban conditions, which is why it is a popular street tree choice where spread may be a bit limited.

Hardiness Zones

The chanticleer pear can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 5–8. View Map

Tree Type

This is an evergreen tree, keeping its foliage year-round.

Mature Size

The Chanticleer pear grows to a height of 25–35' and a spread of 16–25' at maturity.

Growth Rate

This tree grows at a medium to fast rate, with height increases of anywhere from 13" to more than 24" per year.

Sun Preference

Full sun is the ideal condition for this tree, meaning it should get at least 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.

Attributes

Features simple, ovate leaves that are lustrous dark green in the summer, turning orange or gold-red to red-purple in the fall.

Yields hard, pea-sized to ½" fruit that is brownish or russet-colored and persists into the winter.

Grows in an oval, pyramidal, upright or erect shape.

Wildlife Value

The flowers feed bees and other insects, and the fruits persist on the tree into winter to feed birds and other wildlife. The dense branch structure is favored by many kinds of birds for roosting in cold weather.

History/Lore

Chanticleer pear is also called 'Select,' Cleveland Select' and 'Stone Hill'. This thornless cultivar of the Callery pear was introduced in 1965. The species is native to China and Korea.